Those who may not have any varicosities or swelling but suffer from tired and/or aching legs.

Pregnant or menopausal individuals due to the hormonal changes can be prone to developing varicose veins.

Those individuals with diabetes.

Are Compression Stockings Covered by Extended Health Insurance?

Each insurance company varies in regards to the terms of their coverage and as such, please call your provider. Often, medical gradient compression stockings will be reimbursed when a medical doctor’s note prescribes them and they have been dispensed by a custom fitter.

Some extended health plans have a “Health Spending” account which is a separate amount of monies that can be used for health related expenses such as compression stockings.

Compression Therapy According to Dr. Oz

“Sometimes after a hard day, your legs feel as though they have about as much zip as if you were a napping cat. They feel heavy, they feel tired, and the only thing you want your legs to do is hang out on the ottoman. One solution: socks or stockings that compress your feet, calves and thighs. Besides giving you the benefit of decreasing the chance of developing varicose veins, these stockings after a day of wear will make your legs feel stronger and better rested. How? They decrease the pooling of blood in your legs, letting your heart function better.” (1)

Book your custom fitting for compression stockings in Barrie with Dr. Sarah today!